Kenya Power has announced plans to progressively close all remaining payment counters in its banking halls by June 2027 following a sharp rise in the use of digital platforms, which now account for more than five million customer interactions every month. The transition to fully digital payments will be carried...
Kenyan university students have made history at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025-2026 Global Final, held in Shenzhen, China. This landmark achievement marks the first time Kenya has secured the prestigious Grand Prize in the competition’s ten-year history, underscoring Kenya’s rising influence in the global technology arena. The Huawei ICT Competition,...
As public participation on the Finance Bill 2026 comes to a close and the National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning Committee reviews submissions from Kenyans, attention now shifts to Parliament. Citizens across the country are closely waiting for the clause-by-clause deliberations, hoping lawmakers will address some of the most pressing...
Willstone Homes has maintained an active schedule of project development, client engagement and community activities over the recent period, underscoring its continued commitment to delivering quality housing solutions across the country. The company continued making significant progress across several ongoing developments, with construction works advancing steadily in key residential projects....
As Kenyans marked Madaraka Day this past Monday, many reflected on the freedoms, opportunities and responsibilities that have shaped our nation over the past six decades. At the same time, the world celebrated World Milk Day, recognizing the contribution of dairy farming and nutrition to communities across the globe.The coincidence...
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and Equity Group Holdings PLC signed a memorandum of understanding to drive inclusive, commercially viable economic development across East Africa, starting with Kenya. The agreement targets three high-potential sectors: coffee, leather and creative industries, with an explicit mandate to scale. The deal pairs ITC’s global...
As Kenya’s financial services sector continues to expand and more individuals and businesses seek access to credit, financial literacy is increasingly being recognised as a critical factor in promoting responsible borrowing, strengthening businesses and supporting long-term economic growth. Speaking during Oya Micro Credit Kenya’s fourth anniversary celebrations, Chief Executive Officer...
State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has underscored the importance of leveraging technology to enhance security in various institutions, including learning institutions, hospitals and business premises. Speaking on the Utumishi Girls Academy fire incident at Borangi SDA Senior School in Nyamache Sub County, Kisii County, PS...
Nairobi, Thursday 26th May 2026: Kenya is set to strengthen its position as Africa’s leading gastronomy destination following a strategic partnership between the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) and leading food-tech and hospitality platform EatOut Africa aimed at promoting unique culinary experiences across the destination. The partnership will seek to strengthen...
The Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) has announced its support for the proposed tax framework that would require mitumba importers to make a one-time final tax payment at port of entry, based on a presumed 5% profit margin taxed at 30%, describing the framework as a fair, moderate, and...
